Archive for August, 2011

IFA 2011: Gadgets galore in Berlin (roundup)

August 31, 11 by CNET News.com
Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, and other gadget makers flock in late summer to Germany's big consumer electronics show.

Why the DOJ means business on AT&T and T-Mobile

August 31, 11 by CNET News.com
The Department of Justice says AT&T's merger with T-Mobile would eliminate a "disruptive" force in the market. And it wants the merger stopped.

Find the right dorm room fridge

August 30, 11 by Saralyn Chesnut

If you or you child has just moved into a college dormitory, or are getting ready to, chances are you've thought about getting a mini fridge to keep snacks and drinks handy. First, check your school's housing policy to make sure you're allowed to keep a mini fridge in your room, and if so, whe...

Samsung hits back at Apple in patent battle

August 30, 11 by David Goldstein

Samsung will launch legal action against Apple in Australia, claiming the iPad and iPhone violate its patents.

In a tit-for-tat battle, Samsung told the Federal Court in Sydney yesterday during a directions hearing on whether its tablet, the Galaxy Tab 10.1, breached Apple patents, that...

Wireless Phone Networks Stood Up Well to Hurricane Irene

August 29, 11 by David Goldstein

Wireless phone networks held up well against Hurricane Irene despite widespread losses of power.

Many people who lost electricity were able to communicate using e-mail and social networks, thanks to battery-powered mobile devices.

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